Verb – Transpire 1 (no object) formal : to happen They wouldn’t say what had transpired (=taken place) at the meeting. No one will soon forget the historic events that transpired on that day. 2 (no object) formal : to Read More …
Verb > Transpire
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Verb > Dissemble
Verb – Dissemble The roots inside this word literally mean “to completely imitate,” or more abstractly, “to conceal, to disguise.” To dissemble is to lie, usually because you’re hiding your true thoughts or intentions. Pronunciation: diss EM bull Part of Read More …
Запорожье English Club March 2021 Newsletter
March 2021 Conversation Clubs Topics Don’t forget March Conversation Clubs. Come practice your English. Every Monday and Wednesday 18:00 to 19:00, and every Sunday 14:00 to 16:00. Free for our students, 120 UAH a month for non-students. Sunday March 07 Read More …
Запорожье English Club March 2021 Conversation Club Topics
Don’t forget March Conversation Clubs Online. Come practice your English. Every Monday and Wednesday 18:00 to 19:00, and every Sunday 14:00 to 16:00. Free for our students, 120 UAH a month for non-students. Sunday March 07 Facebook and Books and Read More …
Verb > Fork
Verb – Fork 1 (no object) of a road, river, etc. : to divide into two parts The road forks to the north and south. 2 (+ object) informal : to pay or give (money) — usually + over or Read More …
Adjective > Clandestine
Adjective – Clandestine This comes from a Latin word for “hide.” Something clandestine is sneaky, secret, or hidden, usually because it involves illegal or immoral activity. Pronunciation: clan DESS tin Part of speech: Adjective: “a clandestine maneuver,” “their approach stayed Read More …
Noun > Tantrum
Noun – Tantrum (count) an uncontrolled expression of childish anger : an angry outburst by a child or by someone who is behaving like a child When he doesn’t get his way, he has/throws a tantrum. (=he gets very angry Read More …
Adjective > Gruesome
Noun > Vestige
Noun – Vestige (count) formal 1 : the last small part that remains of something that existed before : TRACE — + of a vestige of an ancient tradition He is still clinging to the last vestiges of his power. Read More …
Noun > Technician
Noun – Technician 1 : a person whose job relates to the practical use of machines or science in industry, medicine, etc. medical/X-ray/laboratory technicians They hired a technician to help maintain the office’s computers. She is the lighting/sound technician for Read More …